While growing up, I learned a lot of new things that help me in improving myself. As I grew up, I think I gained more friends but the shyness still remained inside me.

I am now 11 years old and I think I am living a happy life. With my family, friends, and God by my side, I know everything will be fine.

My family has problems. I often go to the doctor to have checkups. I have rheumatoid arthritis. It hurts my leg when I try to fold it. What I do is just take care of myself properly, take my medicines, and pray to God that someday, I will be okay.

As for my dad, he has sciatica. Its a disease in the longest nerve of the body, the sciatic nerve. He does his exercises (therapy) everyday, takes his medicine, and my dad is slowly recovering. Along with his exercise and medicine, we pray because we know that God will help us through this.

When I grow up, I want to be a doctor. I want to help people in need. I want to be a doctor because I want to help my parents. When I grow up, I also want to be a painter or a musician. If ever I won’t become a doctor, I want to be a veterinarian because I love animals.

I guess I could say I am strong woman but I have weak spots in my heart. Whatever will happen to me in the future, It is God’s will and I should accept it. (30)

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Teacher’s comment: Ms. Stephanie Chua, language teacher/DPS Grade 6-Narra adviser…You have such a matured way of thinking. This shows how well you have been brought up by your dad. I’m sure you will become a healthy person, and your dad as well. I can already imagine how great of a person you will be in the field of medicine. Carry on! God loves you.